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A Glimpse of China - Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival will take place on May 18: 10:30am-5:30pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.
Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 24 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.
Armory Stage - May 18, Saturday
| Time | Performance | Type |
| 11:30am | Seattle Chinese Arts Group | Waist Drum performance |
| 12:00pm | American Academy of Fine Arts | Children’s artwork award ceremony |
| 12:20pm | Tianyuan Li Wushu | Chinese Wushu performance |
| 12:10pm | Happy Dance Studio | Chinese Traditional Dance |
| 12:20pm | Jingting Dance Group | Chinese Traditional Dance |
| 1:10pm | Beijing Opera | Chinese Traditional Dance |
| 1:20pm | Chinese Dance Academy | Chinese Ethnic Dance |
| 1:50pm | Hangsan Vocal Studio | Youth vocalist performance |
| 2:05pm | Wudang Martial Arts Academy | Martial Arts and performances |
| 2:35pm | Seattle Chinese Orchestral | Chinese music and instruments |
| 3:05pm | Yijiao Taichi Studio | Taiqi Performance |
| 3:35pm | Pavillion in Chinese Painting | Traditional Chinese fashion show |
| 3:45pm | Beiya Dance | Mixed Chinese Dances |
| 3:55pm | Oriana Dance Team | Mixed Chinese Dances |
| 4:05pm | Melody’s Group | Mixed Chinese Dances |
Food Vendors
Community Booths & Vendor Marketplace
Armory Floor
Interactive multicultural visual arts exhibition and displays from Chinese Arts & Music Association
Armory Balcony
Art Gallery presented by American Academy of Fine Arts
OVERVIEW
Seattle Center Festál presents A Glimpse of China – Chinese Culture & Arts Festival in partnership with Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC). The festival explores traditional and contemporary influences of China, covering 5,000 years of history through folk dances, artwork, dance, and more!
HISTORY
Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC) is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to foster understanding, friendship, and opportunities between local Chinese and American communities.
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